Week 5: The Messiah Delivers · June 7

Read Matthew 9:18-19 and 23-26

¹⁸ While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” ¹⁹ Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples.

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²³ When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes, ²⁴ he said, “Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him. ²⁵ After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. ²⁶ News of this spread through all that region.

Week 5 Reflection Questions:

As you read this passage that speaks about the deliverance the Messiah brings, what stands out most to you? What do you learn about God? What do you learn about yourself?